<p>I can’t speak to the bags (which I think are just an inevitable result of aging), but I’ve had dark circles under my eyes since I was a a kid, and they’ve only worsened with the years. This is a very common issue, and not a sign of illness or other “problem” unless a recent occurrence. It’s part genetic (my dad had them and DS does too), and I believe part the result of wearing eyeglasses–I think the pressure around the eye has an effect, just my personal theory, but I think eyeglass wearers are more prone to dark circles. In any event, there’s no cure, but there are tons of concealers on the market that hide dark circles nicely (more evidence that this is a truly widespread problem that has no “cure”).</p>